This Mother's Day we remember Birth Mothers everywhere and the incredibly brave and thoughtful decision they made for their child by giving them the Gift of Life.

The Pennsylvania Primary Election

is Tuesday, May 16th.

The Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation Political Action Committee

has released a Digital Voter's Guide for the primary.

You will find it at www.paprolife.org.

Republicans Will Hold Hearing Next Week on DOJ Targeting Pro-Life Americans

Republican lawmakers will hold a hearing next week focusing on the Department of Justice's targeting of pro-life activists like Mark Houck through the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, The Daily Signal has learned. On Tuesday morning, the House Judiciary subcommittee on the Constitution and limited government will revisit the "Implications of the FACE [...]

Pennsylvania's Silent Serial Killer

Ten years ago this week, the trial of one of the most prolific serial killers in American history began. On March 18, 2013, Dr. Kermit Gosnell was prosecuted in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for crimes against humanity, including the deliberate killing of full-term babies delivered at his clinic in West Philadelphia.

After being sold lies about the safety of abortion pills, women find themselves in ER

Chemical abortions now account for the deaths of over 50% of the babies lost to abortion. There are many reasons for the huge increase but likely at the top is the blatant lie that "medication abortions" are "safe" and, indeed, "safer than Tylenol."

On Wednesday Ryan Mills of National Review Online wrote a very comprehensive, detailed overview of the dangers of chemical abortion in a post titled “Women Turn to Emergency Rooms after ‘Being Sold Lies’ about Abortion-Pill Safety”.

STORY HIGHLIGHT

This Mother's Day, I salute my mother and all the women who have made the world a more compassionate place

I keep a photo on my desk at work-a timeless reminder of the family in which I was raised. It was taken at my Aunt Mary's house-and it was one of the rare times my mother made it into the picture.

When she married, her new husband lost his job and the couple was plunged into poverty. It was during this time that she found out she was pregnant.

EDUCATION

Studies show most pregnant rape survivors choose life with no regrets

Many people assume that pregnant rape victims want abortions, and that if they aren't able to get them, their lives are ruined, and their babies become a constant reminder of the rape.

However, no less than three studies have found otherwise. David Reardon, Amy Sobie, and Julie Makimaa 1 found that 73% of pregnant rape victims chose life.

Positively Pro-Life! Podcast

Tracy Winsor from Be Not Afraid speaks to us about the support that is available for parents facing a life-limiting prenatal diagnosis. You can listen on Positively Pro-Life Podcast here.

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CHAPTER EVENTS

June 23-24

The Essential Pro-Life Educational Event

The National Right to Life Convention is coming to Pittsburgh on June 23-24. 2023. Early registration is now open for adults, seniors, and students. Join us on the first anniversary of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, and learn about what has changed, what hasn’t, and what you can do about it! Click HERE for more details!

June 24

Run4Life (5K Run/Walk)

Put on your running shoes and join the Scranton Chapter folks at their first annual 5K Run and 1.5 mile Fun Walk to be held on June 24 at the Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Fun activities for kids and the whole family! Find more details at www.prolifescranton.org/

Oct 28

SAVE THE DATE!

Mark you calendars for The Pro-Life Banquet of the Year in Pennsylvania! 2023 Celebrate Banquet is set to be held at the Hershey Lodge, Hershey on 28th October. More details to follow.